Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Good product, and I much prefer the spray over the sponge applicator, but I wish they unbundled the water proofing spray from the cleaning spray: I go through the water proofing a lot faster than the cleaning gel!

I wear these pants all the time, for hiking in winter and summer, and around town. Light, fast-drying, and surprisingly sturdy. Haven't managed to damage these pants, even when hiking off-trail. The only weak spot is the crotch seam, if the pants are worn too low.

Unfortunately, Arc'teryx appears to have added a full 2" to the waist in this year's batch. This is a problem if you have a slim build and long legs, because the smallest waist size for the 35" inseam is 32" (which now measures more like 35")!

Comfortable, light-weight shoes, great for hiking and walking around town. The waterproofing works well, even in wet snow. I just wish these shoes were a bit more durable--the soles lose their profile after a few months (<1,000 mi, 1/3 hiking + 2/3 walking around town), and the top damages a bit too easily when hiking off-trail. Too bad Salmon no longer makes the low-cut, waterproof version of the Exit Peak!